Can pressing the base of the little finger really induce sleep?
Nov 24, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. He Haochen
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, pressing the base of the little finger cannot induce sleep. The acupoints at the base of the little finger include Shaoze (SI1) and Shaoshong (HT9), but these acupoints do not have a sedative or hypnotic effect. Moreover, these points are located far from the heart and thus cannot promote sleep. Acupoints that may help induce sleep include Shenmen (HT7), Anmian (EX-HN), and Zhaohai (KI6). If a patient experiences any discomfort, it is recommended to seek medical attention at a hospital promptly.
Under normal circumstances, pressing the base of the little finger cannot induce sleep. The specific analysis is as follows:
The acupoints at the base of the little finger include Shaoze (SI1) and Shaochong (HT9), but these acupoints do not have sleep-inducing effects. Moreover, these points are located far from the heart and thus cannot promote sleep. Acupoints that may help with sleep induction include Shenmen (HT7), Anmian (Extra), and Zhaohai (KI6). Shenmen is located in the anterior wrist region, specifically on the radial side of the ulnar end of the distal palmar wrist crease, in the depression lateral to the tendon of the flexor carpi ulnaris. It functions to clear heart heat, calm the mind, open the orifices, cool the blood, and stop bleeding. Clinically, it is commonly used to treat insomnia, heart pain, and similar conditions. Anmian is an extra-meridian point located in the temporal region of the head, specifically 0.5 cun anterior to the depression below the mastoid process where the sternocleidomastoid muscle attaches. It is clinically used to treat insomnia, mania, and related symptoms.
If a patient experiences any discomfort, it is recommended to seek timely medical attention at a hospital to avoid delaying treatment.
